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Medical Device Design

Location:
Edison, NJ
Posted:
July 16, 2018

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Nikita Uday Kelkar

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www.linkedin.com/in/Nikita-Kelkar English, Marathi, Hindi, German EDUCATION

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering Expected Oct 2018 Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. CGPA: 3.49/4.0 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication Graduated May 2016 Pune University, India CGPA: 3.56/4.0

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Graduate:Bio-imaging Methods, Biomat and Biomechanics, Artificial Implants, Medical Device development Undergraduate: Signals and Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Control Systems, Embedded systems, Analog design, Digital design, Digital Image processing, Soft Computing TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: Embedded C, R, HTML. Familiar with Python, C, C++, Java, VHDL; Platforms and Softwares: MAT- LAB and Simulink, OpenCV, Labview, FMRIB- FSL, Linux, Solidworks; Medical device Regulations: FDA 21CFR 820, ISO Standards

EXPERIENCE

Graduate Student- Cai Lab, Rutgers University Feb 2017 - Present Secondary Data analysis for Single Cell RNA sequencing. Identification of novel aberrant genes in heterogeneous mass of tumor cells in Glioblastoma.

Teaching Assistant- Rutgers University Sept 2017 - Present Biomedical devices and systems [14:125:309/310], System Physiology[125:255] Conducted laboratory sessions and demonstra- tions, grading and student assessment.

Computer Assisted Surgery and Therapy Laboratory, Rutgers University September 2016 - December 2016 Ventricular segmentation of ultrasound images in diagnosis of Post- Hemorrhagic ventricular dilation for Pre- Term Infants. Worked on different segmentation techniques in Matlab.

Product development Intern, Shreya Systems Pvt. Ltd, Pune, India December 2014 - May 2015 Programming, design and testing of a Thyristor based temperature controller for metallurgy based application. Design of a Pro- portional Integral Derivative Controller for power saving application. Experience working on micro-controller 8051, Peripheral Interface Controller and Raspberry Pie, PCB design and assembly. Intern, LMMF’s Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune, India June 2015 - Jun5 2015 Picked up basic skills in ultrasound and MRI techniques by observation and hands on experience in Ultrasound and MRI Units. PROJECTS

Bio-inspired Scheme for Image Authentication June 2015 - May 2016 Singular Valued Decomposition for Compression of Watermarked images and its optimization using genetic algorithm. Project was primarily aimed at increasing data security in medical applications. Airway Stent Design Sept 2017 - Dec 2017

Optimization of silicone, metallic and biodegradable Stents tailored to fit specific diseased states. Upright MR Elastography January 2017 - June 2017

Design of an imaging system and protocol for diagnosing anomalies in Cruciate Ligaments. Application in diagnosing ACL and chronic PCL injuries, Selection of Knee joint for Arthroscopy and diagnosis of Age related degeneration. Design of an automated robotic spinal tap system January 2018 - March 2018 A design that optimizes the number of taps required, reduces errors of bony or bloody taps, post tap headaches and chances of hemorrhage with the help of a system guided by ultrasound, distance, pressure and volume sensor. Automated disposal of used needles and syringes and labeling unit.

ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS

Fellowship Graduate school of Biological Science- Rutgers University September 2016 - August 2017 Scholarship Innovation in science Pursuit for inspired research-Govt of India. June 2012 Poster Presentation IEEE Power and Energy Conference at UIUC, Illinois. Feb 2016 Co-curricular: Sports Authority of India Scholarship(SAI) for Gymnastics. May 2003 - May 2006 Extra-curricular: Rotaract club - Volunteer experience:Tree plantation drives, Fund raising May 2015- May 2016



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